Military and civilian craft activities and demonstrations. Both days begin with a post of colors. Highlights include mock battles and tactical demonstrations, voyagers, traders, craftsman, children’s games, music and period food and dress. Free admission. 618-524-9321

Vistas of cornfields and soybeans are plentiful in Illinois, but head south toward the rolling hills of the Illinois Ozarks and you’ll find quite different scenery. Extending east from Missouri, the Ozarks cover much of southernmost Illinois between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. The area is perfe…